We seek investments in a select number of industries

Industries we prefer

The industries we invest in must have superior outlooks in terms of growth potential and profitability for the coming 10 - 20 years. NIC must possess the necessary industry knowledge in our leadership to actually understand the drivers of the industry and to contribute to the value creation within the industry:
  • Health Care
  • Food ingredients
  • Living Space Design
  • Clean Tech
  • Software as a Service
  • Robotics

Investment criteria

We invest in SME companies with a turnover typically within the range of EUR 10M to 75M and untapped global potential. In order to ensure good return on investment it is important that the companies we invest in meet the following specific investment criteria:
  • Scalability - closely linked to international potential or possible synergies
  • Proof of Business Model – beyond the seed and venture phase
  • Companies that we understand - and can add value to
  • Strong or replaceable management teams
  • We will be a majority shareholder or invest with a strategic partner
  • Well placed in the value chain. Brands, patents, proprietary knowledge to build on